BFG Launches New 8800GT and 9600GT OCX TI Cards

Today BFG has introduced two new graphics cards into their ThermoIntelligence lineup: the 8800GT OCX TI and the 9600GT OCX TI. These cards join the 8600GTS and 8600GT as part of the ThermoIntelligence family which all boast some impressive overclocks while maintaining decreased temperatures over the stock cards.

How does BFG do this? Well, they have installed aftermarket heatsinks on both of these cards which not only dissipate heat quicker than their stock-clocked cousins but also do so at decreased noise levels. BFG has set up a good-looking little mini site for all of their custom cards which can be found here: www.thermointelligence.com.

Since both of these cards are launching the moment you read this, you should expect your favorite e-tailers to have them available shortly after launch.

We here at Hardware Canucks will have our review of BOTH these products up as soon as possible and judging from the clock speeds we will see below, these look to be some very interesting cards.

MSRP / projected street prices are as follows in USD:

9600GT OCX TI: $219 (MSRP) / $175 (street)

8800GT OCX TI: $269 (MSRP) / $210 (street)


Please find all the specifications for the cards in the section below.


BFG 9600 GT OCX with ThermoIntelligence Custom Cooling Solution

A new and improved 9600 GT by BFG—providing maximum overclock and minimum heat! The BFG GeForce® 9600 GT OCX™ graphics card with ThermoIntelligence® is factory overclocked to the highest stable level, and the GPU operates up to 18°C cooler! BFG’s ThermoIntelligence Custom Cooling Solution offers amazing thermal performance in a quiet dual-slot design. This cooling solution also features green led lights to add visual flair to your rig.



Specifications:

GPU operates up to 18°C cooler with ThermoIntelligence fansink

GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600 GT

Bus Type: PCI Express® 2.0

Memory: 512MB GDDR3

Core Clock: 725MHz (vs. 650MHz standard)

Shader Clock: 1850MHz (vs. 1625MHz standard)

Memory Data Rate: 1950MHz (vs. 1800MHz standard)

Stream Processors: 64

Shader Model: 4.0

Texture Fill Rate: 23.2 Billion/sec.

Memory Interface: 256-bit

Memory Bandwidth: 62.4GB/sec.

API Support: Microsoft® DirectX® 10 and lower, OpenGL® 2.1 and lower for Microsoft Windows®

Display Connectors: 2 Dual-Link DVI-I, HDTV + TV Out

RAMDACs: Dual 400MHz

HDCP Capable: Yes (Dual-Link)*

HDMI™ Capable: Yes**

*Requires other compatible components that are HDCP capable. Designed to meet the output protection management (HDCP) and security specifications of the HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc® formats, allowing the playback of encrypted movie content on PCs when connected to HDCP-compliant displays.

**Requires adapter and audio cable (sold separately).



BFG 8800GT GT OCX with ThermoIntelligence Custom Cooling Solution

A new and improved 8800 GT by BFG --The BFG GeForce® 8800 GT OCX™ graphics card with ThermoIntelligence® is factory overclocked to the highest stable level, and the GPU operates up to 30°C cooler! BFG’s ThermoIntelligence Custom Cooling Solution offers amazing thermal performance in a quiet dual-slot design. This cooling solution also features green led lights.



Specifications:

GPU operates up to 30°C cooler with ThermoIntelligence fansink

GPU: NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800 GT

Bus Type: PCI Express® 2.0

Memory: 512MB GDDR3

Core Clock: 700MHz (vs. 600MHz standard)

Shader Clock: 1728MHz (vs. 1500MHz standard)

Memory Data Rate: 2000MHz (vs. 1800MHz standard)

Stream Processors: 112

Shader Model: 4.0

Texture Fill Rate: 39.2 Billion/sec.

Memory Interface: 256-bit

Memory Bandwidth: 64.0GB/sec.

API Support: Microsoft® DirectX® 10 and lower, OpenGL® 2.0 and lower for Microsoft Windows®

Display Connectors: 2 Dual-Link DVI-I, HDTV + TV Out

RAMDACs: Dual 400MHz

HDCP Capable: Yes (Dual-Link)*

HDMI™ Capable: No

*Requires other compatible components that are HDCP capable. Designed to meet the output protection management (HDCP) and security specifications of the HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc® formats, allowing the playback of encrypted movie content on PCs when connected to HDCP-compliant displays.